Mumbai, December 23: Based on intelligence input, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized nine pythons, two corn snakes, and intercepted a person who arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, from Bangkok on December 21. Mumbai: DRI Busts Attempt of Drug Trafficking, Ugandan National Arrested With Cocaine Valued at Rs 8.90 Crore
Upon examination of the check-in luggage of the said passenger, nine ball pythons (Python regius) and two corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus) were found concealed inside biscuit or cake packets. The same were seized under the Customs Act 1962. Mumbai: Man Consumes Drugs Openly in Ladies Coach of Local Train, Police Respond After Video Goes Viral
DRI Seizes Nine Pythons, Two Corn Snakes from Passenger's Luggage
Based on the intelligence received, the officers of DRI, Mumbai Zonal Unit, intercepted a person who arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai from Bangkok on December 21.
Upon examination of the check-in luggage of the said passenger, 9 ball pythons… pic.twitter.com/gFCNwX5o2S
— ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2023
The carrier of these exotic species has been arrested. Further investigations and searches are underway.
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